ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Ice Cream Cake

[1] Devil’s food cake and mint chip ice cream (photo Jennifer Davick | Southern Living). [2] Andes Mints (photo courtesy Sweet Factory). [3] After Eight Mints (photo courtesy After Eight | UK).   We’ve been saving this recipe from Southern Living for our St. Patrick’s Day lead-up, when our recipes wear a tinge o’ the…
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RECIPE: Corned Beef Hash Patties With Eggs

Our mom loved corned beef and cabbage, and made it year-round in addition to St. Patrick’s Day. There were corned beef sandwiches for lunch the next day, and corned beef hash for Saturday breakfasts (Sunday was always bagels and lox). But our younger brother, a fussy eater, refused to try it, claiming it looked like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have An Irish Beer & Cheese Party For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] Basiron Pesto Rosso has an Italian name, is made in Holland, and is perfect for an Irish celebration (photo courtesy Atalanta Corp.). [2] Kerrygold’s Dubliner is a unique cross between Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses (photos #2 and #3 © Kerrygold). [3] It also is made in a limited edition with Irish stout.   Yesterday…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Reuben Irish Nachos Recipe

[1] “Irish Nachos” for St. Pat’s. The recipe is below. Find more recipes from the Idaho Potatoes. [2] Thousand Island Dressing. The recipe is (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Got beer? Serve the nachos with some Irish brew. Murphy’s has been brewing beer in Ireland since 1854 (photo of Murphy’s Irish Red Ale © Murphy’s).…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Green Tobiko For St. Patrick’s Day

Substitute green tobiko for roe of other colors. [1] Green tobiko, the eggs of flying fish roe, in sushi (a gunkan maki—photo courtesy Toria Sushi.[2] Oyster with caviar (photo courtesy Rebelle NYC). [3] Caviar potato bites; the same concept works with potato chips and cucumber slices (photo Fotolia). [4] Top grilled fish (photo courtesy FishStar).…
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